The finest bourbon I have tasted. Yet.

[~mikey b]

I used to work at a bottle shop and I still get the 10% discount so that helps. Pretty sure we've got Basil Haden...

[Agate]

Basil Hayden's is definitely a good choice in that range, but go with Blanton's if it's not too much.

As far as Scotch goes, probably want to stick to a Highland or Speyside unless you know you like peat. Balvenie, Macallan, Glenmorangie, or Glenlivet are all good choices at all price points.

[Cruiser]

What should a peasant like me get for $50 or under per bottle? Preferably under. I need a Scotch and a bourbon.

Elijah Craig 12y for the bourbon. And then for the Scotch, I'd just grab another bottle of bourbon.

[Meadow Skipper]

... then for the Scotch, I'd just grab another bottle of bourbon.

[~mikey b]

I don't really drink either one too much. Wife likes them though. Found a bottle of Glenfiddich 12 year for $25 seemed like a good price and she likes it.

[Cruiser]

Any of you Denver area liquor store people (just cruiser?) have the new laws whiskey yet? Looking to snag a batch 1 bottle.

Got a couple of cases of that first batch this morning. I'm certainly impressed by it, particularly considering what a young whiskey it is. Spendy though at ~$70 with tax...

[MakersTeleMark]

tag: telemike = whisky dick

[~mikey b]

God damn it!

[Meadow Skipper]

tag: telemike = whisky dick

[~mikey b]

I have feelings too you know Bob.

[Vegetable Lasagna]

Never buy basil Hayden. Just get old grand dad 100 proof. Same stuff. Higher proof. Cheaper. Bottle doesn't look as nice though. Could get the ogd 114 which has a nice bottle and is a steal at roughly $23. All my opinions, obviously.

As for AD Laws, I had it at star bar a few weeks ago. Agreed it is good for its age, but I'd like it with some more time in the barrel. Should be really good around the 4-5 year mark. I picked up a bottle before trying it and am not sure if I want to open it. May just stash it away to sell in the future.

[Skistack]

Elijah Craig 12y for the bourbon. And then for the Scotch, I'd just grab another bottle of bourbon.

Agreed!

[bourbonisgood]

Never buy basil Hayden. Just get old grand dad 100 proof. Same stuff. Higher proof. Cheaper. Bottle doesn't look as nice though. Could get the ogd 114 which has a nice bottle and is a steal at roughly $23. All my opinions, obviously.

Agree. Basil Hayden's is good but overpriced. I dig OGD 114...

[bagtagley]

What should a peasant like me get for $50 or under per bottle? Preferably under. I need a Scotch and a bourbon.

I love the Russell's Reserve 10 year for bourbon.

[Name Redacted]

Leupold Bros this holiday.

[XavierD]

welp, I don't own any of these, but some have been mentioned here, at least the rye version.

http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/201...ike-the-others

http://recenteats.blogspot.ca/p/the-...hiskey.html#IN

[Tippster]

I was in a bar the other week where the bar manager was trying to tell me that OGD and Rittenhouse Rye were top-shelf whiskies. I laughed at him. Sure they're tasty but don't charge me the same $$$ for something that costs $20/btl as something else that costs $50/btl. Guess their clientele either doesn't know or more likely doesn't care.

Haven't had a chance to buy the OGD114 yet. Def. on the short list.

Telemike: If you like Speyside Single Malts then both Glenrothes and Aberlour make some tasty ones for <$50.

For Bourbon I'd go with Baker's, Woodford Reserve, 4 Roses, or Angel's Envy.

[Game Over]

pretty much a take down piece on Tempelton tonight on the CBS evening news. Pointing out how they are made in a huge factory and basically lie or (mislead would be a better term) on the bottle.

[Cruiser]

The whiskey bottlers have begun taking a page out of the wine makers'playbook. There's a huge market for wine from giant bulk tanks that is bottled and labeled to give the appearance of being from a lovely little small family estate when, in fact, it's just a farce. Chateau Cashflo...

[XavierD]

In better news, Eagle Rare is now available in WA again. Which is good, since I gave my last bottle away fro Christmas. More expensive up here than in the south though. Good sipping stuff though.

On a different note, I bought the family a bottle of Buffalo Trace Bourbon Cream for Christmas, and its great for in front of a fire with eggnog after a day of skiing.

[MagnificentUnicorn]

Wild Turkey, or Ezra Brooks if you're cheap. Johnny Walker Red for Scotch.

Sure they're not "high end" but they're tasty and that's why people like them.

[Tippster]

Wild Turkey, or Ezra Brooks if you're cheap. Johnny Walker Red for Scotch.

Sure they're not "high end" but they're tasty and that's why people like them.

I'll give you the Turkey recommendation for an entry-level Bourbon, but there's better blended Scotch than JW Red for less (White Horse or Famous Grouse. eg.) People usually buy stuff due to marketing, not because they're "good"... Proof: Jack Daniels and Jameson's.

[MagnificentUnicorn]

I'll give you the Turkey recommendation for an entry-level Bourbon, but there's better blended Scotch than JW Red for less (White Horse or Famous Grouse. eg.) People usually buy stuff due to marketing, not because they're "good"... Proof: Jack Daniels and Jameson's.

I'll try the scotch recommendations. I think the subtleties of bourbon and scotch, whisky in general, are lost on a lot of people, even people with "good taste".

People liking Jack Daniels and Jameson's, I blame Lynrd Skynrd and Tommy Gavin.

[Benny Profane]

And Frank Sinatra.

[Skistack]

Picked up some Four Roses Small Batch for the holidays. Very impressed.